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They’ve switched their operation to the sea today. We didn’t
please them on land.

SCARUS

For both,
my lord.

SCARUS

We’re ready for both, my lord.

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ANTONY

I would they’d fight i’ th’ fire or i’ th’ air,

We’d fight there too. But this it is: our foot

Upon the hills adjoining to the city

Shall stay with us. Order for sea is given;

They have put forth the haven,

Where their appointment we may best discover

And look on their endeavor.

ANTONY

I wish they’d fight in fire or in the air. We’d meet them there
too. But here’s the plan: our army will stay with us on the hills by
the city. Orders have been given to the navy and they’ve left port.
We’ll be able to analyze and direct the battle better from the
hills.